Ridgemont hadn't done well against Hardin Northern recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ridgemont Golden Gophers walked away with a 14-7 victory over the Hardin Northern Polar Bears. For the Golden Gophers, this counts as revenge for the 48-6 loss the Polar Bears walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Hardin Northern lost, don't look at Nolan Hopson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown. Hopson's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 109 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Ridgemont's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Hardin Northern, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-2.
Ridgemont wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 41-7 victory against North Baltimore on the 11th. Hardin Northern has also already played their next game, a 52-14 win against Crestline on the 11th.
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